Viridian City FireRed & LeafGreen · Town
Viridian City is the first real town on the way from Pallet Town. You pick up Oak's Parcel at the Poké Mart, see a catching demonstration from an old man, and later come back for the Gym. The Gym stays locked until you hold the other badges, so it is usually your eighth and final fight.
- Wild Pokémon
- 7
- Items
- 5
- Trainers
- 9
- Needs
- Surf (only for the pond encounters)
- Gym
- Giovanni · Ground
Connects to: Route 1 · Route 2 · Route 22
Viridian City on the Kanto map
Giovanni’s Gym Badge 8 of 8
- Type
- Ground
- Badge
- Earth Badge
- Reward
- TM26 Earthquake
Gym trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 Black BeltTakashi |  Machoke 38 Machop 38Machoke 38 | ₽912 |
 CooltrainerYuji |  Sandslash 38 Graveler 38 Onix 38Graveler 38 Marowak 38 | ₽1,368 |
| Black BeltAtsushi | Machop 40Machoke 40 | ₽960 |
 TamerJason |  Rhyhorn 43 | ₽1,720 |
| TamerCole |  Arbok 39 Tauros 39 | ₽1,560 |
| Black BeltKiyo | Machoke 43 | ₽1,032 |
| CooltrainerSamuel | Sandslash 37Sandslash 37Rhyhorn 38 Nidorino 39 Nidoking 39 | ₽1,404 |
| CooltrainerWarren | Marowak 37Marowak 37Rhyhorn 38 Nidorina 39 Nidoqueen 39 | ₽1,404 |
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Psyduck | Water | 20–40 | 100% | – |
 Slowpoke | WaterPsychic | 20–40 | – | 100% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | FireRed | LeafGreen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 5 | 100% | 100% |
| Good Rod |  Poliwag | 5–15 | 60% | 60% |
 Goldeen | 5–15 | 20% | 20% | |
| Magikarp | 5–15 | 20% | 20% | |
| Super Rod | Poliwag | 15–25 | 40% | 40% |
 Poliwhirl | 20–30 | 40% | 40% | |
 Gyarados | 15–25 | 15% | 15% | |
| Psyduck | 15–35 | 5% | – | |
| Slowpoke | 15–35 | – | 5% |
Chances are the game’s encounter slots for each version (grass 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1, surfing and Rock Smash 60/30/5/4/1, Old Rod 70/30, Good Rod 60/20/20, Super Rod 40/40/15/4/1). A dash means the Pokémon does not appear in that version here. Version exclusives · Where to find every Pokémon.
Items
| Item | How | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Potion | Item ball | Viridian City |
| Teachy Tv | Gift | Viridian City |
| Macho Brace | Hidden | Gym |
| TM26 Earthquake | Gift | Gym |
| Oak’s Parcel | Gift | Poké Mart |
Hidden items sparkle with the Itemfinder.
Shops
Poké Mart
Poké Ball ₽200Potion ₽300Antidote ₽100Parlyz Heal ₽200
Tips
- Collect Oak's Parcel from the Poké Mart clerk on your first visit and take it back to Oak in Pallet Town.
- Talk to the old man blocking the road to get the Teachy TV, which plays a basic battle tutorial.
- Viridian Gym trainers hit hard (levels in the high 30s and 40s), so save the Gym until you are well trained and carry Water, Grass or Ice moves for Giovanni.
- Inside the Gym you can win TM26 Earthquake and find a hidden Macho Brace.
- The pond offers Psyduck in FireRed and Slowpoke in LeafGreen for surfers; fishing gives Poliwag and Goldeen.
Walkthrough: Part 1: Pallet Town to Viridian City · Part 13: Giovanni and the Route 22 Rival
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FAQ
Why is the Viridian Gym locked?
It stays closed until you hold the other badges, so you normally fight it last. Visit again once you have most of your badges.
Who is the Viridian Gym Leader?
Giovanni, the boss of Team Rocket, who uses Ground-type Pokémon and awards the Earth Badge.
Where do I get the Teachy TV?
From the old man in the middle of town after his catching demonstration.
What does the Poké Mart sell?
Poké Balls, Potions, Antidotes and Parlyz Heals.
What Pokémon can you catch in Viridian City in FireRed and LeafGreen?
7 species: Psyduck, Slowpoke, Magikarp, Poliwag, Goldeen, Poliwhirl, Gyarados. FireRed only: Psyduck. LeafGreen only: Slowpoke.
Sources & picture credits
- Viridian City (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokefirered (decompiled game data)
- Map: Viridian_City_FRLG.png
- Map: Viridian_Gym_FRLG.png
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances for both versions, items, trainers, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokefirered decompilation (pret/pokefirered 037335f4c7). Maps and sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives; the region maps are drawn from the game’s own map graphics (listed on the image gallery).